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was in canada's interest. but this information was conveniently hidden when trans-canada applied for the u.s. presidential permit from the state department. this information comes from a report by international energy consultant, the company that trans-canada hired to evaluate its keystone x.l. pipeline. section 343 of their report, they concluded there was an oversupply of crude oil in the midwest that resulted in lower prices for canadian crude oil and that the keystone x.l. pipeline would remove this oversupply and raise crude oil prices in the market. and section 345 of their report, they recite that, quote, keystone has reviewed the assessment and agrees with its conclusions. through manipulation of u.s. oil markets, the keystone x.l. pipeline will increase u.s. gas prices by 10 cents to 20 cents per gallon across the united states according to an oil market economist. the greatest price increase, twice as much by one estimate, will occur in 15 states, including my state of ohio, illinois, indiana, iowa,
was in canada's interest. but this information was conveniently hidden when trans-canada applied for the u.s. presidential permit from the state department. this information comes from a report by international energy consultant, the company that trans-canada hired to evaluate its keystone x.l. pipeline. section 343 of their report, they concluded there was an oversupply of crude oil in the midwest that resulted in lower prices for canadian crude oil and that the keystone x.l. pipeline would...
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transcanada's application to the government of canada said they could increase america's fuel bill by limiting the supply of canadian crude to midwest refineries and rerouting it to gulf coast refineries. stand up for the american consumer. the chair: the gentleman from nebraska has one minute remaining to close. mr. terry: american workers, american consumers, will be better off, they will reap the advantages of the reliable source of energy, eliminating or at least greatly reducing the uncertainties that cause the gas spikes prices at the pump. so let's defeat this amendment and i yield back the remainder of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back. all time for debate has expired. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair the noes have it. the gentleman from ohio. mr. kucinich: on that i ask for a recorded vote. the chair: pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from ohio, mr. kucinich, will be postponed. pusuant to clause 6 of rule 18, proceedings will now resume on those amendments printed in
transcanada's application to the government of canada said they could increase america's fuel bill by limiting the supply of canadian crude to midwest refineries and rerouting it to gulf coast refineries. stand up for the american consumer. the chair: the gentleman from nebraska has one minute remaining to close. mr. terry: american workers, american consumers, will be better off, they will reap the advantages of the reliable source of energy, eliminating or at least greatly reducing the...
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the oil formation in north dakota and montana and up into canada even has tremendous resources that can be harvested. there's an estimated 12 billion barrels of oil in north dakota alone. i hope you'll talk about the impact that jobs created in north dakota has done on the unemployment rate. i recognize the gentleman from north dakota. mr. berg: thank you, thank you, mr. speaker. we know the tremendous potential of energy production here in america. recent studies show just how much energy we have available. in fact, by 2020 in the west we could produce as much oil and gas as the u.s. is currently importing from saudi arabia, iraq, kuwait, clomyarks algeria, nigeria -- colombia, algeria and nigeria and russia combined. the west has the potential to produce more than 1.3 million barrels of oil every single day. that's more than are our current imports from russia, iraq, kuwait combined. if we're serious about creating american jobs, serious about lowering energy prices and breaking our dependence on foreign oil we must invest in energy resources and reserves within our borders. in north
the oil formation in north dakota and montana and up into canada even has tremendous resources that can be harvested. there's an estimated 12 billion barrels of oil in north dakota alone. i hope you'll talk about the impact that jobs created in north dakota has done on the unemployment rate. i recognize the gentleman from north dakota. mr. berg: thank you, thank you, mr. speaker. we know the tremendous potential of energy production here in america. recent studies show just how much energy we...
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if canada is giving such a great set to r&d, if we give up our r&d tax credit, will a lower rate make the united states semiconductor companies sufficiently competitive so they can deal with or offset that canadian effect. i would like you-all to think it over. tell me you are willing to give up some of the provisions are use currently. mr. duke. >> mr. chairman, with the -- first the overall lower corporate tax rate that would be competitive in the global marketplace such as in the mid 20's, for example, then we would be willing to look at every aspect of those incentives that we participate in. we believe that all should be on the table for discussion. >> so you are basically saying, are you willing to give it up as long as your rate, your headline rate, corporate rate is say mid 20's or something like that? >> yes, sir. if we are competitive against other markets that we are competing against. >> mr. falk. >> i mentioned in my comments we take advantage of the r&d credit, we take advantage of the manufacturing credit. we spend about half a billion dollars in capital in this country
if canada is giving such a great set to r&d, if we give up our r&d tax credit, will a lower rate make the united states semiconductor companies sufficiently competitive so they can deal with or offset that canadian effect. i would like you-all to think it over. tell me you are willing to give up some of the provisions are use currently. mr. duke. >> mr. chairman, with the -- first the overall lower corporate tax rate that would be competitive in the global marketplace such as in...
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the government of canada has passed legislation allowing such bears to be exported from canada for purposes of captive maintenance and public display at accredited zoological institutions in the united states. these are institutions that have undergone a thorough and regular roy rouse review and -- and rigorous review and inspection process. prior to issuing those permits the secretary of the interior should determine the institution is accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums and meets specific public display criteria as determined by the secretary. mr. chairman, i'd like to clarify that it is your understanding that under these acts the secretary of the interior may issue permits for the importation into the u.s. of live polar bears for the purpose of public display at appropriated, accredited zoological institutions. such importation will benefit the health and welfare of the animal or is otherwise consistent with the conservation of the polar bear. in addition to other areas, the secretary's authority is granted under the marine mammals protection act, sections 102-b and 104-
the government of canada has passed legislation allowing such bears to be exported from canada for purposes of captive maintenance and public display at accredited zoological institutions in the united states. these are institutions that have undergone a thorough and regular roy rouse review and -- and rigorous review and inspection process. prior to issuing those permits the secretary of the interior should determine the institution is accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums and...
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american jobs are at stake as our competitors, notably canada and the european union, have their own trade deals with panama. once these deals are implemented, their exports will have an advantage over u.s. exports going into a panama. this will lead to a loss of market share for united states exporters and a los of jobs here at home. mr. speaker, we have the ability to create jobs without spending taxpayer money. with over $14 million americans unemployed, we must stop waiting. it's time to pass the panama free trade agreement. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california, ms. lee, for five minutes. ms. lee: thank you, mr. speaker. i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend and submit extraneous material for the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. lee: i rise today as founding co-chair of the congressional out of poverty caucus to join my colleagues to discuss the uveraget crisis of poverty and to provide a voice for those living in poverty here in our congress in terms
american jobs are at stake as our competitors, notably canada and the european union, have their own trade deals with panama. once these deals are implemented, their exports will have an advantage over u.s. exports going into a panama. this will lead to a loss of market share for united states exporters and a los of jobs here at home. mr. speaker, we have the ability to create jobs without spending taxpayer money. with over $14 million americans unemployed, we must stop waiting. it's time to...
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most recently she served as deputy assistant secretary for canada, mexico and nafta and deputy chief of mission in peru. we appreciate your long record of service in dealing with issues in the hemisphere. glad to have you here. we recognize your new jersey roots, which adds value. somebody raises their hand there in the back. and along the way, we appreciate what you have done. now i would ask you to synthesize your statement for about five minutes or so. your entire statement, written statement, will be included in the record. with that, madam secretary, we are happy to hear what you have to say. >> thank you, mr. chairman, ranking member, i am delighted to be here today. thank you for the opportunity to appear. i would like to start by saying that we share your assessment of the important successes in many societies in lateral irn america and -- lats inamerica and the caribbean. that success is measurable in rising levels of freedom, graret economic prosperity and increasing global integration. these factors work together to generate vast opportunity. they strengthen institutions.
most recently she served as deputy assistant secretary for canada, mexico and nafta and deputy chief of mission in peru. we appreciate your long record of service in dealing with issues in the hemisphere. glad to have you here. we recognize your new jersey roots, which adds value. somebody raises their hand there in the back. and along the way, we appreciate what you have done. now i would ask you to synthesize your statement for about five minutes or so. your entire statement, written...
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concern generally that there could be some instability, beahmad wali karzai in its prominent position in canada are what ikan -- kandahar, he was a key figure in keeping control there. that may have been more of a concern a year ago before the u.s. had managed to reclaim control of that area with its afghan allies and partners on the ground. so there may not be as much ramification now as there might have been a year ago. still there is likely to be jockeying for position and power among the local forces there. host: finally, the defense secretary did not cut a pakistan on this particular trip. did he talk about what pakistan was not on his itinerary? guest: he did not talk about that specifically. it was very focused on afghanistan, but also on the border between afghanistan and pakistan. he did not say specifically why he did not go. i think it is pretty clear for a couple of reasons. the u.s. is trying to gauge just how much cooperation they can get from pakistan going forward. pakistan has a lot of u.s. trainers that have been working intensely with their special forces, and as a result of
concern generally that there could be some instability, beahmad wali karzai in its prominent position in canada are what ikan -- kandahar, he was a key figure in keeping control there. that may have been more of a concern a year ago before the u.s. had managed to reclaim control of that area with its afghan allies and partners on the ground. so there may not be as much ramification now as there might have been a year ago. still there is likely to be jockeying for position and power among the...